November 1 is a day to commemorate Bulgarian saints, enlighteners, writers and revolutionaries, who were awakening the Bulgarian spirit in difficult times of Bulgarian history. Officially, the Day of the National Enlightenershas been celebrated since 1922, and November 1 was the day of St. John of Rila, according to the old-style calendar. This greatest Bulgarian saint /876-946/ was also proclaimed the first enlightener. In the 18th century, it was monk Paisius of Hilendar who in the darkness of Ottoman oppression and rule wrote "Istoriya Slavyanobolgarskaya" – stands out to show oppressed Bulgarians that they are a nation with glorious past. In the 19th century, the most prominent leaders were fighters for independence from Ottoman rule, such as national heroes Vasil Levski and Hristo Botev, and many others. November 1 is a holiday for Bulgarian scientists and Bulgarian journalists.
In 2009, Bulgarian Anton Orush started his collection dedicated to Bulgarian technology. The exhibits include televisions, radios, appliances, computers, telephones, cash registers, etc. Gradually, this passion of his led him to start researching and..
More than 75 years ago, the need emerged for the children of Bulgarian gardeners in Slovakia to receive education in a place where they could also learn the history and culture of their people in their mother tongue. That is how..
The President of the EC, Ursula von der Leyen, met with the residents of Plovdiv in the Ancient Theatre. The visit, which took place on Sunday, is part of the tours in EU Member States that the leading candidates for the next..
A seminar on Bulgarian folk dances will be held today in the town of Bat Yam in Israel (3 Haviva Rayk St.) at 6.30 pm. It will be led by prof. Anton..
Philanthropy and the vision for the progress of Bulgarian science and education define the development of higher education in the country. One of the..
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